Author Archives: Tamise

Books 2023 – on sale today – ‘Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power’ by Leah Redmond Chang

‘Sixteenth-century Europe: Renaissance masters paint the ceilings of Florentine churches, kings battle for control of the Continent, and the Reformation forever changes the religious organisation of society. Amidst it all, three young women come of age and into power in … Continue reading

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To celebrate the publication of the paperback of ‘The House of Dudley’ by Joanne Paul…

The paperback of ‘The House of Dudley’ by Joanne Paul is published today. Here is my 2022 interview with Joanne. The House of Dudley.

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Another book that features Lady Jane to look forward to….

30 June – The Tudors by Numbers: The Stories and Statistics Behind England’s Most Infamous Royal Dynasty by Carol Ann Lloyd ‘The Tudors by Numbers is a fresh look at a well-known dynasty ― through its numbers. Take a new … Continue reading

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Katherine Parr Portrait on Sale

The ‘Jersey Portrait’ of Queen Katherine Parr will go on sale at Sotheby’s in July. At one time the portrait was thought to be of Lady Jane Grey. Katherine Parr: Henry VIII’s wife’s portrait and letter go on sale You … Continue reading

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My review of ‘Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power’ by Leah Redmond Chang

‘Young Queens’ is a fascinating look at the queenships of three different women and the challenges they faced. Catherine de Medici was Queen Consort of France and then Queen Mother during the 3 reigns of her sons, Mary Queen of … Continue reading

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